Filbert county marks 150th anniversary week of Oct 21
Filbert county, founded in 1790, plans a large celebration the week of October 21. Local farmer Charles Ickes of Helena Ohio expects twin calves but this year his cow bore triplets. Commemorative one cent stamps honoring Hi Whitney, inventor of the cotton gin, go on sale after debuting in Savannah last Monday.
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Filbert County
Charles Ickes
Helena
Ohio
Hi Whitney
Savannah
Propaganda Charge Rebutted Over German Atrocities
After the war a group labels all antiwar criticism as propaganda. The article asserts no propaganda in reporting German planes firing on fleeing refugees, gunning down marked ambulances, or noncombatant nations’ livestock and grain being seized for the German army.
Death of J H M Clyatt in Powersville noted
Friends mourn the death of Mr J H M Clyatt at his Powersville home Tuesday last week. He was among the last Confederate veterans in Houston County and would have turned 95 next January. The Chattahoochee Valley Exposition is underway in Columbus with promises of broader exhibits and stronger attendance this year. The Elberton Star critiques praise for Floyd Woodward, a fugitive once known as an Atlanta banca king, noting no verdict has yet been reached by a jury.
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J. H. M. Clyatt
Powersville
Houston County
Columbus
Floyd Woodward
Banco King of
Atlanta
Elberton Star
Debut of Albert Gassett as Journal of Labor columnist
Albert Gassett, president of the Atlanta Federation of Trades, introduces his new column in the Journal of Labor. He humbly notes he aims to follow in the footsteps of Jerome Jones, who held the position for 48 years and pledges to publish only content Jones would approve.
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Journal of Labor
Albert Gassett
Atlanta Federation of Trades
Jerome Jones
Gassett
Jones
Lions Club speakers highlight Press Defense talk in Democracy week
Lumpkin Lions Club earned praise for securing many prominent speakers including Monday night’s guest Hon. M. D. Brown a mayor minister and former state editor who spoke on The Press Constitutes the First Line of Defense in the Battle for the Maintenance of Democracy aligning with National Newspaper Week.
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Lions Club of
Lumpkin
M. D. Brown
Fire Prevention Week Observance Urges Safer Heating Practices
America marks Fire Prevention Week urging constant fire safety. Emphasizes inspecting heaters grates flues and chimneys before cold weather. Advises cleaning premises and dead grass to prevent fires that could cause heavy financial losses to individuals and others.
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America
Construction Boom In Columbus Spreads Prosperity
A Columbus visit reveals extensive building and remodeling across Broad Street and business districts. The Columbus Housing Authority constructs three projects totaling about 5.5 million dollars, including the George Foster Peabody Apartment and Booker T. Washington Apartments among others, with the Phenix City Housing Authority adding two large projects totaling 159,060 dollars. Stores are improving and many new residences are under construction as locals boost confidence in the city’s bright future.
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Columbus
Broad Street
Columbus Housing Authority
George Foster Peabody
Booker T. Washington
Newton D. Baker
Phenix City Housing Authority
Riverview Court
Frederick Douglas Holmes
Grand Occasion for Ledger-Enquirer Correspondents in Columbus
A large group of West Georgia and East Alabama journalists toured Columbus papers led by Col Nelson Shipp. They viewed the plants, enjoyed a luncheon at the Waverly Hotel dining hall, heard talks from staff, and watched Pride and Prejudice at the Bradley Theatre, pledging better service as correspondents.
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Herald
Columbus Ledger- Enquirer
West Georgia
East Alabama
Columbus
Nelson Shipp
Shipp
Waverly
Bradley Theatre
Ledger-Enquirer
Highly Valued Letter From Old Friend to Jefferson Paper
Jefferson Ga September 30 Dear Charlie Your paper is one of the best weeklies which comes to my desk It is replete with local news and good reading including editorials My daughter and I use the Sunday school lesson notes in talks for our classes The author of this column is rendering a Christian service May he live long and continue the fine work I enjoyed seeing you at the Fair Your friend John N Holder
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Jefferson
John N. Holder
Silk substitutes eyed if wartime break hits trade
The National Association of Hosiery Manufacturers says American women would use silk substitutes if Japan United States relations break. A silk shortage could push makers to favor high grade lisles and rayons for safety. Rev J C J Taylor Savannah Methodist minister rode in a Central of Georgia engine cab on a Savannah Macon fast train Saturday night. He plans to write on train safety based on the experience.
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Japan
United States
National Association of Hosiery Manufacturers
J. C. J. Taylor
Savannah
Macon
Mr. Taylor
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